News Roundup: The Block & FTX, Argo Blockchain & Riot’s Pool Swap | The Mining Pod

Argo may be filing for bankruptcy in the coming weeks. The Block CEO steps down amid news of undisclosed involvement with FTX. Riot causes a fuss by announcing a switch to their mining pool.

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STORIES

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-09/bitcoin-miner-argo-s-arb-shares-suspended-while-revenue-declines

https://www.axios.com/2022/12/09/bankman-fried-funded-crypto-news-site-block

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/12/05/bitcoin-miner-riot-switches-mining-pool-after-falling-short-in-november/

https://mempool.space/mining

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Start

02:06 The Block & FTX

07:17 Thoughts on independent reporting

09:50 Argo potential bankruptcy

14:30 Riot vs Braiins

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